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After landing safely on an unexplored planet the 53 surviving crew members of the Lode Star find themselves trapped when their space ship's atomic reactors explode. It is then that they are forced to confront not only their immediate survival but the long-term future of their new civilisation. Fundamental objectives like, food, clothing and shelter become scarce, while relationships between men and women are made on grounds other than love. Complicating matters is the fact that the men outnumber the women. And then they encounter the planet's original inhabitants... a species which wants to 'scientifically' examine these newcomers.

yAnthropology Through Science FictionCarol Mason
(editor),
Martin H. Greenberg
(editor),
Patricia Warrick
(editor),
New York (City):St. Martin's Press,1974Z18289531974anthology short story science fiction AbstractA collection of stories dealing
with core anthropological issues, such as the definition of 'human', the role of
adaptation in human evolution, the development of social groups and establishment
of complex societies, and appreciation of other cultural systems and the relation
of humans to the universe. While each story has been chosen on the basis of its
anthropologically related content, not all of them are clear examples of thought
experiments.

yThe Penguin World Omnibus of Science FictionBrian Wilson Aldiss
(editor),
Sam J. Lundwall
(editor),
London:Penguin Books,1986Z18557601986anthology short story science fiction AbstractCompiled and edited by Brian Aldiss (author of the bestselling Helliconia series,) in collaboration with Sam J. Lundwell, this volume brings together science fiction stories from all four corners of the world, from China to Chile, Africa to North America, offering new perspectives and possibilities for the future of science fiction.London:Penguin Books,1986

This collection of thirty Chandler stories spans his entire career. Many of the stories, which were only available in hard-to-find magazines, are accompanied by illustrations.

In a review of the collection published in Eidolon 4 (March 1991), Leigh Edmonds writes, 'The stories fall into two sections, as the title suggests. The first third or so of the collection, "From Sea . . .", contains stories set mainly on this planet, while the second two thirds. . . To Shining Star", are space-faring stories. A great many of the stories are really, however, seafaring ones with all the lore of the sea and Chandler's experience in the merchant marine finding expression. Some stories deal directly with the experience of travelling at sea or in space, others tell stories about the people who travel, either on their journeys or once they arrive'.

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Chandler responds to an article published in SFWA Forum No 32 concerning submissions to publishers in a buyer's market and reflects on some incidents that occurred in earlier times. He also complains about the overuse of some stories in anthologies, while admitting that he nevertheless appreciates the ongoing royalties.

Chandler responds to an article published in SFWA Forum No 32 concerning submissions to publishers in a buyer's market and reflects on some incidents that occurred in earlier times. He also complains about the overuse of some stories in anthologies, while admitting that he nevertheless appreciates the ongoing royalties.